# Emarsys (prebuilt connector)

## Description

**Emarsys** is a customer engagement platform that helps marketers in a range of industries deliver personalised experiences.

## API documentation

API documentation for Emarsys (used to build this connector) can be found via the link below:

{% embed url="<https://dev.emarsys.com/docs/emarsys-api/0947127867701-what-s-new>" %}

## Authentication&#x20;

When adding connector instances for **Emarsys**, the following authentication methods are supported:

* [Token authentication](#token-authentication)

### Token authentication

When a user chooses to [add a connector instance](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/working-with-instances/adding-an-instance) using **token** authentication, the credentials below are prompted:

<table><thead><tr><th width="239">Credential</th><th width="148" data-type="checkbox">Required?</th><th>Note</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Username</td><td>true</td><td>The username associated with your Emarsys account.</td></tr><tr><td>Password</td><td>true</td><td>The password associated with your Emarsys account.</td></tr><tr><td>Token</td><td>false</td><td>No changes are required for this field - a token is auto-generated by a <a href="emarsys-prebuilt-connector/emarsys-pre-request-script">pre-request script</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Required Additional setup

Having installed the Emarsys connector, some additional setup is required before it can be used. You need to [create a pre-request script and apply this to the connector](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/connectors-and-instances/patchworks-connectors/emarsys-prebuilt-connector/emarsys-pre-request-script).

Having completed this setup, the Emarsys connector is ready to use. &#x20;